Originally released as a motion picture in 2004.

Special features of this DVD: 14 never-before-seen deleted scenes ; complete uncut music performances from the movie ; "Walking in his shoes": a look at Jamie Foxx's incredible transformation into Ray Charles, including a jam session between the actor and the legendary musician himself ; Ray remembered: friends a fellow musicians remember Ray Charles ; feature commentary with director Taylor Hackford ; this set includes theatrical film plus extended version with over 25 minutes of additional footage not shown in theatres ; Dolby Digital ; scene selection.

Director of photography, Pawel Edelman ; art director, Scott Plauche ; editor, Paul Hirsch ; music, Craig Armstrong, Ray Charles ; costume designer, Sharen Davis ; production designer, Stephen Altman ; visual effects, Chad Dombrova.

Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina King, Clifton Powell, Harry Lennix, Bokeem Woodbine, Aunjanue Ellis, Sharon Warren, C.J. Sanders.

Ray Charles became blind at the age of seven. Inspired by his mother, who insisted he make his own way, he found his calling at the keyboard. 'Ray' follows as he overcomes drug addiction while becoming one of the country's most beloved performers.

MPAA rating: PG-13 : for depiction of drug addiction, sexuality and some thematic elements.

DVD.

Audio tracks in English and French ; subtitled in Spanish and French ; closed captioned for the hearing impaired.